happen
US /ˈhæp.ən/
UK /ˈhæp.ən/
1.
發生, 出現
occur; take place
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The accident happened yesterday.
事故發生在昨天。
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What will happen next?
接下來會發生什麼？
2.
碰巧遇到, 偶然發現
find or come across by chance
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I happened to be in town when she called.
她打電話時，我碰巧在城裡。
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If you happen to see him, tell him I said hello.
如果你碰巧見到他，告訴他我問好。